This adorable bear is crafted using the soft and fluffy Alize Softy yarn, making it irresistibly cuddly—a true delight to hold and snuggle. The included pattern provides detailed instructions for the bear’s dress, which can be playfully swapped for endless fun. Every knitted piece is sewn together to create a harmonious and carefully designed whole. Though the bear cannot stand unaided, it sits beautifully and measures approximately 27 cm. Depending on the thickness of the yarn used, the final size may vary, allowing for a smaller or larger creation. The choice of yarn, knitting needles, and eye size is completely up to your preference and expertise, making each bear a unique masterpiece tailored to your vision.
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Materials:
✓ 50 gr knitting yarn brown Alize Softy (115 m/ 50g).
✓ 20 gr knitting yarn white Alize Softy (115 m/ 50g).
✓ for the clothes Ricorumi Nilli Nilli 25 gr (160 m\50g).
✓ Knitting needles No.2,5
✓ Fiberfill
✓ Eyes 16 mm
✓ Glue (e.g. Hobby Pattex), super glue.
✓ 1 extra long sewing needle
Abbreviations:
CH – Chain(s)
inc – increase
dec – decrease
X dec – X- times decrease
X inc – X- times increase
ST – Stitch
P – purl
K– knit (garter stitch)
Knitting Instructions for All Pieces
All parts are crafted entirely with two knitting needles.
Follow these steps:
First Row - Purl Stitches Begin by knitting the first row entirely in purl stitches. These will form the back side of your project, creating a neat texture.
Second Row - Knit Stitches In the second row, knit every stitch. This will produce a smooth, even front for your piece.
Repeating the Pattern Continue alternating between purl stitches in the odd-numbered rows and knit stitches in the even-numbered rows:
- Odd-numbered rows (e.g., 1st, 3rd, 5th): Work in purl stitches.
- Even-numbered rows (e.g., 2nd, 4th, 6th): Work in knit stitches.
This straightforward pattern of alternating knit and purl rows is ideal for beginners, offering an easy yet satisfying introduction to the craft.
Body
Begin knitting the body from the bottom up.
Cast-on: Cast on 6 stitches (ch) onto the knitting needle. Make sure the stitches are evenly stretched while knitting to ensure your knitted piece is nice and even.
1. 6 P (6)
2. 6 K inc. (12)
3. 12 P (12)
4. (1 K, 1 K inc)x 6 (18)
5. 18 P (18)
6. (2 K, 1 K inc)x 6 (24)
7. 24 P (24)
8. (3 K, 1 K inc)x 6 (30)
9. 30 P (30)
10. (4 K, 1 K inc)x 6 (36)
11. 36 P (36)
12. 14 K, 8 K inc, 14 K (44)
13. 44 P
14. 44 K
15. 44 P
16. 44 K
17. 44 P
18. 44 K
19. 44 P
20. 44 K
21. 44 P
22. 44 K
23. 44 P
24. 44 K
25. 44 P
26. 44 K
27. 44 P
28. 14 K, 8 K dec, 14 K (36)
29. 36 P
30. 36 K
31. 36 P
32. 36 K
33. 36 P
34. ( 4 K, 1 dec)x6 (30)
35. 30 P
36. ( 3 K, 1 dec)x6 (24)
37. 24 P
38. ( 2 K, 1 dec)x6, (18)
39. 18 P
40. ( 1 K, 1 dec)x6 (12)
41. 12 P
42. 6 dec (8)
Cast off the remaining stitches to finish the body.
Using a needle and matching yarn, carefully sew the body together. Pay attention to keeping the stitches even for a neat and tidy seam. If you’re using fluffy yarn, like I did, the seams will blend beautifully, making them almost invisible.
As you sew the body, gradually stuff it with fiberfill to shape and give it that soft, cuddly feel.
Legs
The leg begins at the foot. Knit the sole first.
Cast on 6 stitches (ch) onto the knitting needle.
1. 6 P
2. 1 K inc, 4 K, 1 K inc (8)
3. 8 P
4. 8 K
5. 8 P
6. 8 K
7. 8 P
8. 8 K
9. 8 P
10. 8 K
11. 8 P
12. 8 K
13. 8 P
14. Cast on 13 chain stitches (ch) and add them to the 8 stitches you already have on your needle.
Knit the first 13 stitches, followed by the 8 existing stitches. Cast on an additional 13 chain stitches at the end.
This will give you a total of 34 stitches on your needle.
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15. 34 P
16. 34 K
17. 34 P
18. 34 K
19. 34 P
20. 7 K, 10 dec, 7 K (24)
21. 24 P
22. 6 K, 6 dec, 6 K (18)
23. 18 P
24. 5 K, 4 dec, 5 K (14)
25. 14 P
26. 14 K
27. 14 P
28. 14 K
29. 14 P
30. 7 dec
Cast off the remaining stitches carefully.
Using a wool needle and the same yarn, sew the legs together. Aim for even, consistent stitches to create a neat and polished seam.
Begin sewing at the foot, joining the right and left sides together. Gradually work your way up to the center of the leg.
Remember to stuff the knitted piece with fiberfill as you sew, shaping it to ensure a plump and even look
Arms
Cast on 6 stitches (ch) onto the knitting needle.
1. 6 P
2. 6 K inc (12)
3. 12 P
4. 12 K
5. 12 P
6. 12 K
7. 12 P
8. 12 K
9. 12 P
10. 12 K
11. 12 P
12. 12 K
13. 12 P
14. 12 K
15. 12 P
16. (1 dec, 1 K)x 4, (8)
17. 8 P
18. (1 inc , 1 K)x 4 (12)
19. 12 P
20. (1 inc , 2 K)x 4 (16)
21. 16 P
22. 16 K
23. 16 P
24. 16 K
25. 16 P
26. Place next 4 ST on to cable needle, 12 K (12)
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27. 12 P
28. 12 K
29. 12 P
30. 12 K
31. 12 P
32 . 6 dec
Cast off the remaining stitches .
Thumb: 4 ST from cable needle + 2 ST
1. 6 K
2. 6 P
3. 6 K
Cast off the remaining stitches .
Sew the arms together using a wool needle and the same yarn. Maintain even and consistent stitches to ensure a neat and polished seam.
Start at the thumb and hand, carefully joining these sections first. Gradually sew along the length of the arm to complete the seam.
As you sew, remember to stuff the piece with fiberfill, shaping it evenly for a smooth and well-filled appearance.
Head
Start knitting the head from the bottom up:
Cast on 6 chain stitches (ch) onto your knitting needle.
Ensure the stitches are evenly tensioned as you knit. This helps create a smooth and symmetrical head shape.
1. 6 P (6)
2. 6 K inc. (12)
3. 12 P
4. (1 K, 1 K inc)x 6 (18)
5. 18 P
6. (2 K, 1 K inc)x 6 (24)
7. 24 P
8. (3 K, 1 K inc)x 6 (30)
9. 30 P
10. (4 K, 1 K inc)x 6 (36)
11. 36 P
12. (5 K, 1 K inc)x 6 (42)
13. 36 P
14. (6 K, 1 K inc)x 6 (48)
15. 48 P
16. 48 K
17. 48 P
18. 48 K
19. 48 P
20. 48 K
21. 48 P
22. 48 K
23. 48 P
24. 48 K
25. 48 P
26. 48 K
27. 48 P
28. 15 K, (1 K, 1 K dec)x 6, 15 K (42)
29. 42 P
30. (5 K, 1 dec)x 6 (36)
31. 36 P
32. 36 K
33. 36 P
34. 36 K
35. 36 P
36. (4 K, 1 dec)x 6 (30)
37. 30 P
38. (3 K, 1 dec)x 6 (24)
39. 24 P
40. (2 K, 1 dec)x 6 (18)
41. 18 P
42. (1 K, 1 dec)x 6 (12)
43. 12 P
44. 6 dec
Cast off the remaining stitches with care.
Sew the head together neatly using a wool needle and the same yarn. Focus on creating even, consistent stitches to achieve a clean and professional seam.
Stuff the head with fiberfill as you sew, ensuring the stuffing is evenly distributed for a well-shaped appearance.
If you're using safety eyes, leave an opening in the center of the head to attach them securely. Safety eyes are a great choice, especially for toys intended for young children.
Alternatively, if you prefer sewing or crocheted eyes, you can sew the head entirely closed without leaving an opening.
Bear's Mouth
Use white wool to knit the mouth.
Cast on 12 chain stitches (ch) onto your knitting needle, ensuring that the tension remains even throughout for a smooth and uniform shape.
1. 12 P (12)
2. 12 K inc. (24)
3. 24 P
4. (1 K, 1 K inc)x 12 (36)
5. 36 P
6. (2 K, 1 K inc)x 12 (48)
7. 24 P
8. 24 K
9. 24 P
Cast off the remaining stitches and sew the mouth together, creating an even seam. Then attach the mouth to the back of the head. Make sure to stuff the mouth with fiberfill while sewing it together to ensure a smooth and stable shape.
Adding the Safety Eyes.
Thread the safety eyes carefully through the stitches and attach them securely inside the head. Sew the opening in the head shut for a clean finish.
Attaching the Nose
Once the mouth is sewn on, embroider the nose directly on top using your chosen thread (e.g., chenille or another preference).
If opting for a safety nose, attach it securely from the inside of the bunny before sewing on the mouth.
Thread a brown thread through the needle and sew a few stitches, following the pattern. Space the stitches evenly, leaving one row between each to achieve a harmonious and polished appearance.
Overcast the stitches by inserting the needle beneath both stitches and wrapping them simultaneously to the desired size.
Using the same thread, divide the mouth in half for a symmetrical and balanced look.
Secure the thread carefully, then hide the end—your nose and mouth details are complete!
Embroidering Eyebrows and Eyelids Use thread to embroider the eyebrows and eyelids for added character and expression.
Accentuating Features
Highlight the cheeks and eyes with pastel chalk:
Draw on a piece of paper first to gather grains of chalk.
Gently apply the grains with a brush for a soft and natural effect.
Ears
Start by casting on 6 chain stitches (ch) onto your knitting needle.
As you knit, ensure the stitches are evenly tensioned to maintain a smooth and balanced shape
1. 6 P (6)
2. 6 K inc. (12)
3. 12 P
4. (1 K, 1 K inc)x 6 (18)
5. 18 P
6. (2 K, 1 K inc)x 6 (24)
7. 24 P
8. (3 K, 1 K inc)x 6 (30)
9. 30 P
10. (4 K, 1 K inc)x 6 (36)
11. 36 P
12. 36 K
13. 36 P
Cast off the remaining stitches carefully.
Using a wool needle and the same yarn, sew the ears together with even stitches for a neat and seamless look.
Leave the ears unstuffed and sew them directly onto the head.
With the ears attached, the head is complete and ready to be sewn onto the body!
Belly
Knit the belly using white wool.
Cast on 6 chain stitches (ch) onto your knitting needle, ensuring even tension throughout to achieve a smooth and consistent texture.
1. 6 P (6)
2. 6 K inc. (12)
3. 12 P
4. (1 inc , 1 K)x6 (18)
5. 18 P
6. (1 inc , 2 K)x6 (24)
7. 24 P
8. 24 K
9. 24 P
10. 24 K
11. 24 P
12. 24 K
13. 24 P
14. (1 dec , 2 K)x6 (18)
15. 18 P
16. (1 dec , 1 K)x6 (12)
17. 12 P
18. 6 dec
Cast off the remaining stitches and sew the Belly.
Tail
Casting 6 stitches (ch) onto the knitting needle.
1. 6 P (6)
2. 6 K inc. (12)
3. 12 P
4. (1K, 1 K inc)x 6 (18)
5. 18 P
6. (2 K, 1 K inc)x 6 (24)
7. 24 fm
8. (30 K, 1 K inc)x 6 (30)
9. 30 P
10. 30 K
11. 30 P
12. 30 K
13. 30 P
14. (3 K, 1 dec)x 6 (24)
15. 18 P
16. (2 K, 1 dec)x 6 (18)
17. 18 P
Cast off the remaining stitches, sew the tail together, and attach it to the back of the buttocks, stuffing in between.
Clothing
I used chenille wool for the clothing. If you use a different wool, please make sure to check the fit. Ideally, the yardage of the wool used should be the same.
Knit the overalls using a simple alternating pattern:
First row: Knit all stitches from beginning to end.
Second row: Purl all stitches across the row.
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Begin with white wool for the initial rows.
Raglan from the Top
For the raglan design, cast on 34 stitches onto your knitting needle.
1. 1. 5 K, ( 3 K in one stitch), 5 K, ( 3 K in one stitch) , 10 K, ( 3 K in one stitch), 5 K, ( 3 K in one stitch) , 5K (42)
2. 42 P
3. 5 K, ( 1 inc , 1 K, 1 inc), 5 K, ( 1 inc , 1 K, 1 inc), 10 K, ( 1 inc , 1 K, 1 inc), 5 K, ( 1 inc , 1 K, 1 inc), 5 K (50)
4. 50 P
5. 6 K, ( 1 inc , 1 K, 1 inc), 7 K, ( 1 inc , 1 K, 1 inc), 12 K, ( 1 inc , 1 K, 1 inc), 7K, ( 1 inc , 1 K, 1 inc), 6 K (58)
6. 58 P
7. 7 K, ( 1 inc , 1 K, 1 inc), 9 K, ( 1 inc , 1 K, 1 inc), 14 K, ( 1 inc , 1 K, 1 inc) 9 K, ( 1 inc , 1 K, 1 inc), 7 K (66)
8. 66 P
9. 8 K, 3 K tog, 12 M cast off (sleeves),3 K tog, 14 K , 3 K tog, 12 M cast off (sleeves),, 3 K tog, 8 K (34)
10. 9 P, cast on 6 stitches on knitting needle, 16 K, cast on 6 stitches on knitting needle, 9 K (46)
Color change pink
11. ( 1 K, 1 inc)x 23 (69)
12. P 69
13. 2 K, (5 K, 1 inc)x 11, 1 K (80)
14. 80 P
Knit a total of 18 rows in stockinette stitch:
On the front side of the work, knit all stitches across the row.
On the back side of the work, purl all stitches across the row.
15. 17. 19. 21. 23. 25. 27. 29. 31. 80 K
16. 18. 20. 22. 24. 26. 28. 30. 32. 80 P
Place all stitches on a stitch holder—you should now have a total of 80 stitches.
For the next step, focus on the center:
Transfer the first 7 stitches and the last 7 stitches onto a knitting needle, giving you 14 stitches to work with.
Leave the remaining 66 stitches on the stitch holder for now.
Begin working exclusively on the middle 14 stitches, ensuring the yarn is properly inserted for smooth knitting.
1.14 K
2. 14 P
3. 14 K
4. 14 P
5. 14 K
6. 14 P
Carefully cast off the remaining stitches and cut the yarn.
Using the cable needle, find the 14 middle stitches from the front of your work.
You should now have 26 stitches on each side—26 for the right leg and 26 for the left leg.
Move the 14 middle stitches onto your knitting needle. Leave the stitches for the legs (26 on each side) on the cable yarn for now.
Begin working exclusively on the middle 14 stitches, inserting the yarn appropriately to ensure a smooth transition.
1. 14 K
2. 14 P
3. 14 K
4. 14 P
5. 14 K
6. 14 P
7. 14 K
8. 14 P
Carefully cast off the remaining stitches, leaving enough yarn for sewing. Keep in mind, sewing will not be done immediately.
For each leg, as noted earlier, 26 stitches were skipped and set aside. Transfer all 26 stitches from one side onto the knitting needle.
Pick up 3 additional stitches from the back part and 4 from the front part, resulting in a total of 30 stitches on the needle.
Proceed to knit two rows with these 30 stitches, ensuring even tension for a smooth finish.
- 30 K
- 30 P
Cast off the stitches and sew the leg together neatly.
Transfer all stitches from the other side to your knitting needle.
Pick up 3 stitches from the back and 4 stitches from the front, giving you a total of 30 stitches.
Knit two rows:
- 30 K
- 30 P
Cast off the stitches and sew the second leg together.
Sew both middle pieces together.
Crochet around the bottom of the pants using white yarn to create a clean and decorative edge.
Crochet a chain of chain stitches—for example, 120 ch—and thread them into the overalls for added charm.
Complete the look by adding a bow to the center.
For the Bow
Knit the bow with rose yarn:
Cast on 10 chain stitches (ch) onto the knitting needle.
- (1 K, 1 P)x 5
- (1 K, 1 P)x 5
- (1 K, 1 P)x 5
- (1 K, 1 P)x 5
- (1 K, 1 P)x 5
- (1 K, 1 P)x 5
- (1 K, 1 P)x 5
- (1 K, 1 P)x 5
- (1 K, 1 P)x 5
- (1 K, 1 P)x 5
- (1 K, 1 P)x 5
- (1 K, 1 P)x 5
Cast off the remaining stitches.
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